Cleaner beamhouse chemicals from Carpetex

Published:  23 July, 2015

Germany based beamhouse chemical specialist Carpetex has developed several eco-friendly solutions for all process steps from soaking to chrome, wet-white or vegetable tanning. 

The enzymatic auxiliary Merpizym 9120 is new to its liming range. This high-concentrated product leads to a better scud loosening and less hide draw, particularly in the neck area of bovine hides. The removal of the epidermis is accelerated and low-sulphide processes are facilitated.  

For the deliming, with the Corimerpin 9063 a new ester-based agent is available. It ensures a complete through deliming even on unsplit pelts and when working without ammonium salts. The product, which is distinguished by its pronounced buffering properties, promotes a fine grain and a good grain tightness. The deliming and bating range is completed by a highly effective nonylphenol ethoxylate-free low-foaming degreasing agent named Hydrophan 9180 and the pancreatic bating agent Merpi-zym 9187.

Hydraphtal 8055, when used in the pickle or in the chrome tanning, will increase the tear strength and generally improve the physical properties of the leather. The product is lightfast and serves as an excellent pre-fatliquor.

For the basification of the chrome tanning, two different products are available. Merpin 8020 ensures a rapid pH-development and is adequate for short-time processes, hence the product can also be used to adjust the pH in the soaking float. In contrast, the Merpin 8025 generates a slow pH increase, which is especially beneficial for a good chrome distribution or when unsplit pelts are tanned.


